disabled
[dɪsˈeɪbəɫd]
Dictionary
verb
- To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
- (chiefly of a person) To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.
"Falling off the horse disabled him."
- To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).
"The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane."
noun
- One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)
adjective
- Made incapable of use or action.
- Having a disability.
- Legally disqualified.
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